Quick answers
- Does Alen R. Tar accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Alen R. Tar accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Alen R. Tar see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 572 Original Medicare patients and 3,727 services for Alen R. Tar. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Alen R. Tar's NPI number?
- 1174762785. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Alen R. Tar, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 572 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,727 |
| Different services or procedures | 71 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)1,138 services
- Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (J1100)665 services
- X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views (73630)296 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)282 services
- Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement (76942)192 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis54%
- Diabetes38%
- Ischemic heart disease38%
- Chronic kidney disease30%
Hospitals where Alen R. Tar works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Alen R. Tar at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Morristown Medical CenterMorristown, NJ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 310015
Practice locations
Addresses where Alen R. Tar is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1 Diamond Hill RdBerkeley Heights, NJ 07922 (908) 273‑4300
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Alen R. Tar as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Summit Medical Group PA1,212 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Podiatryprimary
Other podiatrists in Berkeley Heights
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Berkeley Heights, NJ — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Summit Medical Group PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DPM |
|---|---|
| Podiatric medical school | New York College Of Podiatric Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2006 (20 years since podiatric medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1174762785 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians